Traffic stop ends with arrest

By Alan Carman
The Imperial Republican
    On Friday, Jan. 9, a Chase County Sheriff’s deputy conducted a traffic stop at the corner of 12th and Douglas Streets on a black Chevrolet Silverado for Careless Driving.
    The driver, Marcos A. Perez, 26 of Imperial, was asked to depart the vehicle when the officer allegedly detected a strong odor of alcohol and allegedly observed multiple signs of intoxication.
    Perez was detained on suspicion of driving under the influence until a second deputy arrived.
    During the stop, Perez allegedly became combative and resisted deputies. The deputies deployed an Electronic Control Weapon, (ECW) or Taser, to gain compliance.
    A search of the vehicle allegedly revealed two open containers of alcohol, three alleged THC concentrate vape cartridges and a vape device.
    Upon arriving at the jail, Perez allegedly, continued to be combative toward staff and deputies, causing him to be placed in a restraint chair.
    While being secured, Perez allegedly attempted to spit at deputies and was fitted with a spit hood.
    Perez was booked into the Chase County Jail on the following charges:
    Driving under the influence, 2nd offense.
    Refusal to submit to a chemical test.
    Resisting arrest
    Assault on a police officer.
    Possession of a controlled substance.
    Open container.
    Careless driving.
    All persons arrested are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Charges are subject to change, reduction, or dismissal.